The Eychaner Foundation announced its 1,000 Kids for Iowa initiative Tuesday afternoon.

The group, known for promoting anti bullying and nondiscrimination, is urging Iowans to support bringing 1,000 immigrant children into our state.

The program is calling on churches, schools and community groups to help house, feed, educate and care for these currently incarcerated children along the southwestern border.

Monday, Gov. Terry Branstad said he will not support welcoming immigrants into our state.

Founder of the group, Rich Eychaner said he couldn't stand by and do nothing.

"All I know is that the hearts of people in Iowa are big enough to provide resources for these children and I can't believe the average Iowan wants to have infants to third-graders to fifth-graders to the 12-year-olds locked up in jail," said Eychaner.